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Effingham Heights Primary School

Public primary school · Effingham Heights, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Emgeni North circuit)

Effingham Heights Primary School is a public primary school based in Effingham Heights. Around 925 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Effingham Heights Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Effingham Heights, Effingham Heights Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

925
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Effingham Heights Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Effingham Heights Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Effingham Heights Primary School.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Effingham Heights Primary School's 925; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Effingham Heights Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Effingham Heights Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Effingham Heights Primary School's 925, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Effingham Heights Primary School, 1,912 compared with 925, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Effingham Heights Primary School, 1,897 compared with 925; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Effingham Heights Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Effingham Heights Primary School, 1,887 compared with 925, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Manjee Place Place, Effingham Heights, Durban, 4071
Postal
P.o.box 401050, Redhill, 4071
Telephone
031 564 6412
Email
info@ehps.co.za
EMIS number
500127095

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Effingham Heights Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Effingham Heights Primary School directly, on 031 564 6412 or by email at info@ehps.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Effingham Heights Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Effingham Heights Primary School the best school in Umlazi?
No matric pass rate is on record for Effingham Heights Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Effingham Heights Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Effingham Heights Primary School?
Effingham Heights Primary School reported 925 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Effingham Heights Primary School?
Yes, Effingham Heights Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Effingham Heights Primary School a public or private school?
Effingham Heights Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Effingham Heights Primary School?
You can call 031 564 6412 or email info@ehps.co.za. It is located at 1 Manjee Place Place, Effingham Heights, Durban, 4071.